Global Poultry Market Overview 2019

Poultry Market Size

The global poultry market revenue amounted to $X in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the global poultry market attained its maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Poultry Production

In value terms, poultry production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when the the output figure increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global poultry production attained its maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of poultry production in 2018 were the U.S. (X tonnes), China (X tonnes) and Brazil (X tonnes), with a combined X% share of global production. Russia, India, Mexico, Indonesia, Japan, Iran, Argentina, South Africa and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of poultry production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Russia, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2018, the global average yield of poultry stood at X kg per X heads, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, poultry yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Global poultry yield peaked at X kg per X heads in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Global number of animals slaughtered for poultry production amounted to X heads in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when the the number of producing animals increased by X% year-to-year. Global poultry producing animals peaked in 2018, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Poultry Exports

Exports 2007-2018

In 2018, the global exports of poultry totaled X tonnes, coming down by -X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Global exports peaked at X tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, poultry exports amounted to $X in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global poultry exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Brazil (X tonnes) and the U.S. (X tonnes) were the largest exporters of poultry in the globe, together mixing up X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tonnes) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Poland (X tonnes). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total exports. Belgium (X tonnes), China, Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes), Turkey (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), Ukraine (X tonnes) and Thailand (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Ukraine, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), the U.S. ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together accounting for X% of global exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Belgium, China, Hong Kong SAR, France, Germany, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine and the UK, which together accounted for a further X the main exporting countries, Ukraine experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average poultry export price amounted to $X per kg, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, the poultry export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, an increase of X% year-to-year. Global export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest export price was Thailand ($X per tonne), while the U.S. ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Ukraine, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Poultry Imports

Imports 2007-2018

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of poultry were imported worldwide; coming down by -X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global poultry imports attained their peak figure at X tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, poultry imports amounted to $X in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global poultry imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

The imports of the twelve major importers of poultry, namely Mexico, China, Hong Kong SAR, the UK, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, South Africa, China, Iraq, France and the United Arab Emirates, represented more than third of total import.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Iraq, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and China, Hong Kong SAR ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for X% of global imports. Japan, France, Saudi Arabia, China, the Netherlands, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X experienced the highest growth rate of imports, among the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average poultry import price amounted to $X per kg, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the poultry import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for poultry reached their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest import price was France ($X per tonne), while South Africa ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by China, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global poultry market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.

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